1 Chronicles 5:14

Authorized King James Version

These are the children of Abihail the son of Huri, the son of Jaroah, the son of Gilead, the son of Michael, the son of Jeshishai, the son of Jahdo, the son of Buz;

Word-by-Word Analysis

אֵ֣לֶּה׀

H428

these or those

בֶּן

H1121

These are the children

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

אֲבִיחַ֗יִל

H32

of Abihail

abihail or abichail, the name of three israelites and two israelitesses

בֶּן

H1121

These are the children

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

חוּרִ֡י

H2359

of Huri

churi, an israelite

בֶּן

H1121

These are the children

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

יָ֠רוֹחַ

H3386

of Jaroah

jaroach, an israelite

בֶּן

H1121

These are the children

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

גִּלְעָ֧ד

H1568

of Gilead

gilad, a region east of the jordan; also the name of three israelites

#10

בֶּן

H1121

These are the children

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

#11

מִֽיכָאֵ֛ל

H4317

of Michael

mikael, the name of an archangel and of nine israelites

#12

בֶּן

H1121

These are the children

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

#13

יְשִׁישַׁ֥י

H3454

of Jeshishai

jeshishai, an israelite

#14

בֶּן

H1121

These are the children

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

#15

יַחְדּ֖וֹ

H3163

of Jahdo

jachdo, an israelite

#16

בֶּן

H1121

These are the children

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

#17

בּֽוּז׃

H938

of Buz

buz, the name of a son of nahor, and of an israelite

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 1 Chronicles. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection

How does this verse's literary context within 1 Chronicles chapter 5 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?